As gyms across the United States have been opening back up at different rates, what has that looked like? How have (or haven’t) gyms adapted to consumers, and how have instructors approached the re-hiring process? It’s no secret that there was a plethora of fitness instructors that increased their revenue during the pandemic due to starting their own entrepreneurial ventures. In episode 61 of the KIPS Podcast, guest Vincent Metzo, MA, CSCS shares his outlook on the last few years and how the fitness industry has changed. Vincent is the Senior Director for Fitness Education of Town Sports International and overseas the onboarding and reupping of instructors with their training. A major topic that we discuss is the dilemma gyms face as they try to recruit instructors to come work for them and how the pandemic has changed this process. Vincent also discusses his outlook on fitness education and his advice for instructors wanting to get hired as an entry-level trainer.Book mentioned by Vince - https://www.hachettego.com/titles/dr-michelle-segar/the-joy-choice/9780306826092/Article mentioned by Vince - http://clubinsideronline.com/archives/showarticle.php?articleID=051203Careers at NYSC - https://careersnysc.com/?seg_id=01FV38FVYG6Y0PSG431XEZ6HRJ.8859.1648233984023Kettlebell trainings: www.kettlebellconcepts.comKIPS Courses with Vince - https://kipsonline.org/kettlebell-corrective-strategies-and-techniques-shoulder-and-hip/ & https://kipsonline.org/online-club-training/Contact Vince at [email protected]Check out the KIPS Virtual Training Resources - https://kipsonline.org/virtual-training-resources/